For many camping friends or people who are traveling with the motorhome, grilling is an integral part of their holiday. But even at home stay is grilling a popular recreational fun. However, for people who are not allowed to grill in their condominium or enjoy grilling with friends in the park or at a lake in the open air, the use of a transportable suitcase barbecue is recommended. Such grills are completely collapsible and not only easy to carry in a portable case, but also protected from damage during transport.

Compact and flexible – the basic structure of a Portable grill

The housing of the grill and all the accessories are in the suitcasehoused and transported as a unit. So it does not need to be waived anything that belongs to the barbecue pleasure. Most models are worn on handles. Some comfortable variants are also designed in a trolley shape, d. H. You can also pull it behind you. For construction and dismantling the legs can be folded or unfolded or as telescopeIn some charcoal models, the coals are also housed in the suitcase and for removal, the remaining ash can also be placed there, so that no traces remain at the barbecue area or in the vehicle.

Charcoal, gas or electric grill?

Case grills differ in the two basic variants charcoal and gas / electric grill by the type of fuel they are used with. On charcoal grillis popular with barbecue friends, who appreciate the archaic-looking spicy and smoky aroma, which he gives the grilled food. Gas and electric barbecues, on the other hand, are especially popular with people who prefer quick preparation of the food. However, electric grills are seldom used because one is dependent on a power outlet or a battery. Most suitcase grills are therefore gas or charcoal grills. In addition to these elementary distinctions, the latter two device types have even more advantages and disadvantages.

charcoal grill

Benefits are the taste of the grill, which is appreciated by many grill friends as authentic. Add to that the atmosphere of grilling in the circle of friends at the open fire. For this experience is often the opposite of one gas Grillhigher costs accepted. However, a serious disadvantage is that open fires on many campsites, especially in countries of the south, is not allowed because of the associated fire hazard.

gas Grill

The main advantage of the gas grill is that it brings the food to a temperature quicker than a charcoal grill and provides it for consumption. Another, not to be underestimated, argument for a gas grill is the significantly lower cost, which is necessary for grilling, because the burning of the charcoal does not need to be controlled and waited. In addition, no ash, which must be safely disposed of or removed. Disadvantage is that either gas bottles or cartridges are required. Due to their volume and weight, gas cylinders are not always suitable, especially if the grill is used only sporadically on special occasions and where handling and small space requirements are required during transport. Furthermore, attention should be paid to the connection. There are adapters for incompatibilities, and gas cylinders often require a pressure regulator. The technical details of the case grill should therefore be carefully considered before purchasing. This also applies to the respective heating power. which should not be too low for the intended use.

Multifunctional special designs

In addition to the standard designs, there are a wealth of special constructions that often significantly expand the basic functions of a suitcase grill. Some models are equipped with hotplates and the burner is located at the top. In this way cooking and grilling is possible at the same time. Some suitcase grills come with an extra rotisserieequipped, others offer one Grill turner, Special gas-powered variants are beyond the grilling also as heaterto use for cool evenings.

Tips for choosing a suitcase grill

On Portable grill in the lower price segment is relatively inexpensive to buy. Some models offer even for little money a good equipment with a large grill area, which is divided into two grills, with one half in the unfolded and horizontally positioned lid. In this price range are also models made of stainless steel, which of course does not match V2A, but at least is stainless. In general, however, in the lower price segment, as expected, limitations in terms of material quality, longevity and stability must be expected. For sporadic use, however, many of these models are quite useful. For frequent and intensive use, however, should be a higher quality Portable grill be chosen because in this case the performance requirements are higher. In the upper price segment, however, then, especially in top models, a precise demarcation to collapsible camping grills is no longer possible.